Rice Free Sparkling Blueberry Mint Spritzer
Fresh blueberries muddled with mint, a squeeze of lime, and a drizzle of maple syrup come together in a vibrant, jewel-toned spritzer that feels genuinely special without any complicated technique. The base is strained smooth, so every sip is clean and bright — no pulp, no bitterness, just that gorgeous deep-purple blueberry flavor lifted by cool mint and citrus. Topped with chilled sparkling water poured gently down the side of the glass, the bubbles stay lively all the way to the last sip. This kind of drink is naturally free of grains and starches in every single ingredient, so there's nothing to second-guess on the label or swap out. It's the kind of thing you'd pay twelve dollars for at a brunch spot, but it comes together in minutes at home. Serve it over ice with a mint sprig and a lime wedge and it looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did.
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4 servings
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, plus extra sprigs for garnish
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1–2 limes)
- ½ cup cold water
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
- 4 lime wedges, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the blueberries, mint leaves, maple syrup, lime juice, and cold water in a pitcher. Muddle firmly with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon until the blueberries are fully crushed and the mint is bruised and fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large measuring cup or bowl and pour the muddled mixture through it, pressing the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
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